17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life(A)—only to take it up again.

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17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

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18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.(A) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”(B)

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18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

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